December 12, 2017Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSSurgical Treatments
You may have heard recent media reports regarding breast implants and an uncommon form of cancer – breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a form of T-cell lymphoma. A New York Times article in May publicized an update…
December 22, 2015Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSBitar News | Surgical Treatments
I like to cook. I’ll thumb through cookbooks for hours, not simply for recipes, but to read about the culture, the story of the herbs and spice, and the chef’s source of inspiration. With a recipe chosen, I head out to…
July 3, 2015Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSFace Enhancement | Surgical Treatments Facial aging doesn’t happen in the same way for everyone. Some might notice their necks and chins starting to age before the rest of their face, while others might see signs of aging near their eyes or forehead first. Just…
Not Happy with Your Chin? Here are 4 Fixes The solution for your chin depends on why you are not happy with it. Most patients are not satisfied with their chin because they have too much (a double chin)… 
“Tummy tuck” is the common term used to refer to the surgical procedure known as an abdominoplasty. The procedure can be a very effective method to restore a smooth, flat tummy in patients whose fit appearance has been altered by… 
Gynecomastia, or enlarged or developed breasts in men, can happen to a male at any age and at any time of his life. The enlarged breasts not only affect a man’s looks and self esteem. They can also cause physical… 
=It doesn’t matter if you’re a man or a woman, if you’re barely in your 20s or turned 50 years ago: hair loss can happen to almost anyone. While people tend to association hair loss with genes, aging and hormones,… 
When you think of plastic surgery procedures that are commonly performed after a patient loses a significant amount of weight, you might think of thigh lifts or tummy tucks. Procedures such as a facelift are usually associated with anti-aging, not… 
Plastic surgery can be a hot button issue for some. It becomes more controversial when people start discussing whether it is an option for people under age 20. While some will remain adamantly against surgery for teens, there is room… 
After rhinoplasty, your nose needs plenty of time to heal. Just as following your surgeon’s instructions before surgery played a big part in your safety and the outcome of the procedure, knowing what to do and what not to do… 
Facial aging doesn’t happen in the same way for everyone. Some might notice their necks and chins starting to age before the rest of their face, while others might see signs of aging near their eyes or forehead first. Just… 